SH ~ Sabina Cemetery: The Legend of Eugene Traditional Cache
SH ~ Sabina Cemetery: The Legend of Eugene
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This cache is located in the Sabina Cemetery at the northern edge
of the city.Bring your own pen to log the visit.
The “SH” in the cache name above signifies a Spirit
Hunt, a project
by the Miami Valley Geocachers to distinguish those caches that
are
set in cemeteries or memorial gardens. This cache is part of
that
series created by MVG members to highlight cemeteries in the
area.
The cemetery is well maintained by the township. Please be
respectful of the area and watch out for muggles.
As quoted from various websites about the story of 'Eugene':
Eugene was an unusual tourist attraction in Sabina, Ohio from 1929
to 1963.
On June 6, 1929, residents of Sabina, Ohio discovered the body of
an African-American man on the outskirts of town.
Officials guessed that the man was between fifty and sixty years
old. Authorities found a slip of paper with a Cincinnati, Ohio
address written upon it.
Unfortunately, the address was for a vacant lot.
Because they could not identify the body, officials named the man
"Eugene,"
after the person who lived nearest to where the body was
found.
Officials believed that the man died from natural causes. The
Littleton Funeral Home embalmed the body.
Hoping to identify Eugene, the funeral home placed him in an
outbuilding, where passer-bys could view the body. The directors
hoped that someone who knew Eugene would pass by and reveal this
man's true identity. Eugene's body remained in the outbuilding
until 1963, when the funeral home finally decided to bury Eugene in
the Sabina Cemetery.
Purportedly, more than 1.3 million people viewed Eugene's body
between 1929 and 1963, yet no one could identify him. On numerous
occasions, people, especially students, stole the body as tactless
practical jokes. Once, even a fraternity at The Ohio State
University took Eugene's body to Columbus, Ohio.*** (this cache has previously been adopted by wbosier from the boyd family due to maintenance issues.it remains in its original location and the logsheet remains inside with all previous finds..when log sheet is full the container will be replaced and a new log sheet inserted due to maintenance issues)
Cache located in Clinton County
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